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National Republican., 1887-02-11
PROPOSALS.,
pRor0SALs FOR bronze.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,

NAVY DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON. jan 81, 1857.
Sealed bids, addressed 10 the Chief of the
Bureau Of Ordnance, and the envelopes in
dorscd proposals for Bronze" Will be receiv-
ed until noon FEB 10, 1857, for the purchase
of 100000 pounds more or less of composition
or bronze, as follows:
At Navy Yard, Boston. 900 mounds, more
or less; at Navy la.d, Norfolk, 7iO0l pounds,
more or less, at Navy Yard, Washington, d.
c., $4,000 pounds, moro or less,
Bids may be made for the whole or for only
the quantity at citherplace., Each bid must be
accompanied by cash deposit or certified
check payable to the order of the Chiefof
the Bureau of Ordnance, OF not less than 20 per
cent. OF the amount of such bid, which shall be.
come q property ofthe United States should
the accepted bidder fail to comply with the
terms of the purchase. on an accepted bidder
fulfilling the terms Of purchase, his deposit
will be returned TO HIM. The deposit made
with unaccepted bids will be returned within
five days from the day OF opening the bids
The material must be removed within 20 days
after notice ofthe acceplance of the bid or be-
come forfeited TO the United States. Payments
will be required Mt the navy yards US the
material Is removed
The government reserves the right to refuse
any bid no, deemed satisfactory.
MONTGOMERY SICARD,
febSl1-2t Chief of Bureau
National Republican., 1887-02-11
Retired Nnvnl Omcnrs.

Senator Hale, from the committee on naval
affairs. yesterday reported favorably bill
providing that any officer who after having
been twenty years In the naval service may
be placed ON the retired list of the navy by
reason of physical defect, not a disqualified.
subsequently made SO, shall be held to be re.
tired for disability incident to the service.
National Republican., 1887-02-11
Pilgrimage of the ContlnentaIs.

The Washington Continentals will make
their annual pilgrimage to Mount Vernon
on Feb, 90 inst Addresses will be delivered
by Hon. Berger Herman, of Oregon, and Mr.,
E. w. Fox, of the NATIONAL REPuBLtCAN.
a good time ispromised to all who attend.
SOUR MASH WHIsTY-Kraeners 737 eth st
National Republican., 1887-02-11
Tho Ritles' Hon.

The reception rendered by the National
Rifles TO their friends at the armOry on G
street, last evening, proved one Of tue most
largely attended Of the winter In spite of the
inclement weather. From 0 until . O'Clock
the Rifles and their guests enjoyed dancing
with nn intennission at midnight for supper
bonntiul !epast having been prepared in
the drill room,
National Republican., 1887-02-11
Nominations.

The President sent the following nominations
to the Senate yesterday:
To be Indian agepts-Edwln G. Fields, Of
Maryland, at Fort Belknap agency, MontanR
George W. Busey, of Illinois, ut the Colorado
river agency, Arizona
Samuel 4 Byrne, of Michigan, I, be re;ister
Of the land office at Marquette, Mich.
Also, four postmasters ut points distant from
Washington.
National Republican., 1887-02-11
subbasement for the Library.

The committee having charge OF the build.
ing of the new library building have, after
consultation with the joint committee on ad-
ditional accommodations for the library, dc.
termined to have a subbasement, ten feet deep.
under the entire building This subbasement,
II ssaid, will serve TO Keep the building dry
at al times.
National Republican., 1887-02-11
DRoPosALs FOR AN IRON BRIDGE.
UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE,
DING pENNsYIVASIA AVENUE n w.

UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE,
2l36 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue n. W,
WAsHIEGroS, ID. c., Feb. ., lSs7.
Sealed proposals, in triplicate, will be re-
MARCH 7. 1887, for building an iron highway
bridge on the piers and Gbutments of the Aque.
duct bridge. across the Potomac river at
Georgetown, ID. C.. The work will include the
removal of the existing wooden superstructure
and construction Of additional masonry and
embankment.
Specifications and all necessary Information
will be furnished ON application to
PETER g. HAMS,
Lieut.. Colonel of Engineers,
fes,9,lG, IL mario
National Republican., 1887-02-11

THE people still cling to DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup as the only safe and reliable remedy for
cough, cold, Group, ca,arrh, and consumption.
pb ppnte
National Republican., 1887-02-11
Over Eighteen Million Dollars for
Pensions.

The commissioner OF pensions has started
acquisitions for SIS, $50, eco with which to make
the payment of pensions duo March next.
This win be the largest payment for curIent
pensions made In any one quarter in the his
tory of the government
National Republican., 1887-02-11
iS1EAMH0Ar LIMEa.


nj VERMONT Mr.. VERNON. MI VERNON
sTEAMER W. W. CoRCoRAN
Leaves 7th.st. wharf daily except sunday for
MI. VERNON,
At 10 o'clock a. m. returning reaches WASH
ington about $3.50 p. m.
oc22.u l., L. BLAKE. Captain.
CLYDEs NEW EXPRESS STEAM PACKET
PHILADELPHIA. WARRINGTON, AND
ALEXANDRIA,,
AT APPOINTED SAILING DAYS.
From PHILADELPHIA IA every Saturday, 70 m.
From WASHINGTON every Monday, II m.
Through and prompt connection with New
York Boston, Fall River, and all points north.
Through bills Of lading given. Freight re-
ceiVea daily until p m p c1vnp 6 co
General Agents, Philadelphia.
J. II. JOHNSON Il CO., Agents,
18th and 18th st. wharves, y. W., 1902 + st, N.
w, Washington, ID. O..
nAlLY LINE TO NORFOLK AND FORT
Steamer GEORGE LEARY, Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays. at 500 p. M, from
Seventh street wharf. Steamer JANE NOSE.
same hour, from Sixth street wharf.
First.class fare s2; round trip, SO. Return
tickets good on either steamer.
The LEARY stops at Plney Point and Corn
field Harbor each trip. The MOSELEY stops at
Piney Point each trip. The LEARY connects
with Boston and Providence steamers. Both
steamers connect with Ariel for Richmond, Old
Dominion line for New York, and with all other
railroad and steamboat lines at Norfolk.
Secure rooms and tickets at 1851 and 6l9
Pennsylvania avenue and office Knox Express,
baggage at hotels and private residences.
LEARY's Telephone Call, 1853.
MOSELEY'S Telephone Call, 81. Ie29-3m
National Republican., 1887-02-11
Baltimore Produce nrarkst-Feb. 10.

COTTON firm and steady; middling. 9Ac.
FLOUR lower and quiet; Howard street an I
western super, S2.35Gp3.00; do. extra, SO 100
S3.s5: do. family, Si.OO@4.6o: city mills, super,
s2.60@3.00; do. extra, s3.1093.S5: Rio brands,
s4.62@4.s7; Patapsco family, S5.l5; do. super
lative patent S5,45. g..
WHEAT-Southern steady and quiet, western
lower and fairly active; southern red, 00993o;
do. amber, 92@9ic; No. western winter red,
spot $1,000; February, S9lc bid; March, 0JlG
gO%c; May, 92It6992IIc.
CORN--SOuhern tirmer, western easier and
fairly active and closing dull; southern white,
spot, ot,d6510iG14c; February, 46L@ijiaa; March,
4Gl1l4614c; May, 471k@iTIS steamer, iGc bid
OATS steady and quiet; southern, 3iD3sc;
western white, 37@SDc do. mixed, 3i936o;
Pennsylvania, 3i@D39c.
RYE firm, 5GG5sc.
PROVISIONS quiet and steady.
EGGS lower and weak, l5(0l6c.
sUGAR-Copper refined quiet, ut 10l49llc.
WHISKY quiet, f1.23@l.2i.
Other articles unchanged.
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
BALTIMORE Feb. 10.-Virginia Gs, corsoli-
dated, Az; do. TO- i0s, -; past due coupons, 90
do, new Ss, Oiln. North Caro- iun old. l1i hid
National Republican., 1887-02-11
Tho Cabinet NIeetinp.

The Presidents Official family were all in
attendance at the Cabinet meeting yesterday,
which lasted little over half an hour.
National Republican., 1887-02-11
Travellers, GUIDE.
e7yyscyy-.O-o-o'-
THESAPEAKE AND OHIO ROUTE.
(Newport News and Mississippi Valley Com
nanv

lNewport News and Mississippi Valley Com
panyD
Union Depot, 9Th and b SITS.
HOO A. M.-For Newport News Old Point
Comfort, and Norfolk. Daily except
sunday, Arrive in Norfolk at Z p. NJ.
300 A. M.-For oil Stations ON Chesapeake
and Ohio and points west. Sleeper
from Clifton Forge. Daily except sun.
day.
$50 p. M.-Fast Western Express. Daily.
Solid Train with Pullman seepers TO
Louisville. Pullman Service to Gin.
cinnati, 81. Louis Memphis, and New
Orleans.
Apply at Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Office, 5l3 Pa. ave, and Baltimore and Potomac
Station. FRANK TRIGG.
General Northeastern Passenger Agent
II. W. FULLER,
General Passenger Agent.
National Republican., 1887-02-11
URDERTARER9.

YOSEPH O. LEE,
~ Formerly Of Henry Lees Sons, Undertakes,
NEW AND COMM0DloUS WAREROOMs,
No. 825 Pennsylvania avenue N. w.
R4-Residence on the premisea
National Republican., 1887-02-11

PARENTS. do not fail to give DR.. Bnlls Cough
Group.
National Republican., 1887-02-11
". BALDWIN JOHNSON.

Wholesale and Retail Dealer In
WOOD AND COAL.
COMPLETE FACILITIES, BOTTOM
PRICES, FULL WEIGHT AND
MEASURE
Wood and coal direct from the forests and
mines by rail and water, and free from Stag,
slate, and other impurities.
GIVE ME A TRIAL.
Main Yard and ONCE, 1l0l r. /. ave. N, W,
Branch Yard and ONCE, bll A st, N. L.
Branch once, cor. 9th and X EtH, N, w.
All connected BY telephone,
National Republican., 1887-02-11
DIED.

WEsTON,-At the National Hotel, Feb. TO-,
1887 GEORGE MELVILLE WEsToN in the list
year OF his age.
National Republican., 1887-02-11
BALTIMORE STO

BALTIMORE. Feb. 10-Virginia 6s, corso
dated, Az; do. 10i0s, 80; past due coupons, O
do. new 3s, 6i1a; North Caro!iua old, l2i bi
to-day.
National Republican., 1887-02-11
baltimore AND OHIO RAILROAD

- General Passenger Agent.
CHAs. f. PUGH, General Manager.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-05-24

forded large expcr;e
their cure, and
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-05-24

IC. C. PowNING, Washoe Co.
ALvARo EVANS, Washoe Co.
THEo. WINTERS, Washoe Co.
F. DANGBERG, Douglas Co.
w. S. BAILEY, Churchill Co.
Jos. MARzEN, Humboldt Co.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-05-24

l.. j. FLINT, Washoe Co.
B. F. LEETE, Washoe Co.
p. III. MULCAHY, Washoe Go.
AL. WHITE, Washoe Co.
JOHN p. SwEENY, Ormsby Co.
I. B. RICKEY, Douglas Co.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-05-24

Society Established
with Act of the Legislature of the State of Nevada entitled
An Act provide the control of the State
Agricultural Society of the state approved March 1885,
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-30
! Too Much Brain work.

The suicide of Lieut.. Dailenlower at An
napols the other day is believetl by friends
here to have been first suggested to mis- dis.
eased mind by the death OF his near friend,
Lieut.. Robert w. Galewood, who committed
suicide on the Norfolk boat week ago. This
makes the fourth case in the last two years
where young naval academy graduates have
killed themselves. The other cases were those
of Cadet Schock, OF Pennsylvania, who on
the eve OF graduation at the Royal college, in
Greenwich, England, shot himself, and Cadet
r. C. Ridder, who blew his brains out while
taking the prescribed two years course in the
United States steamer .Swatara. In few
more days Schock would have become an as
sistant naval constructor. Another instance
may be cited where an overlooked brain
has been the immediate cause of death in tina:
of young Smoak. of South Carolina. Smoak
was a poor fellow who worked on farm
near ANNAPOLIS at $40 a month to pay his
entrance fee. He entered in May, did well
on the practice cruise, but was found deficient
in studies at the following semi-annual ex-
aminations He had until June to make up
the deficiency, but brain fever set in and
death was the result.-New York Sun.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-30
DRIVING THROUGH THE SKY.
A Wonderful Mirage Seen In City -
Night.

n "OmO0EIuA MAlE0B0 0OOn ~ - NANJ -
Night.
Describing curious illusion observed one
night last week in Memphis, Tenn, a writer
in The Avalanche says: heard noise as il
q span of horses were coming up the street
with some sort Of vehicle. / thought it was
d hack approaching, until heard the ring OF
bells, and then concluded that 1t must be Q
street car, but upon looking at my watch
saw that it was rather late for acar to be out
An instant before bad heard q rumbling
noise as IL train Of cars were passing over
q bridge, and when looked up saw, about
fifty feet up in the air and apparently only
100 yards from us. span OF horses with HASH
ing tails and harness, and moving along at .
rapid pace. The shapes of the animals were
as clearly defined in the atmosphere as II ono
had seen them hitched to vehicle on the
ground The whole picture was there only
an instant before it passed out of sight, but
following the horses came street car, ike
one Of those used on the Madison street lines.
You could see the platforms and the ratings
around them The tongue of the car and the
traces connecting it with the horses In front
Of it were also graphically portrayed, and the
windows and cone shaped roofSwere per-
fectly represented.
The mirage was passing up Main toward
the north, and in that direction as it moved
| along we could hear distinctly the sounds Of
the horses hoofs on the cobble stones and the
rumble of the wheels along the rails. The
noise grew less and less distinct every mo-
ment after the mysterious vehicle had passed
out Of sight, and at last, when all had qdieted
down, we could hear nothing. The APP
partition was undoubtedly nothing but the
reflection Of real street car, running along
neighboring street, upon the clouds OF dust
which filed the air.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-30
All About Calico.

Mrs. Leon Owens says in her Travels in
India" that Sin the, year 1893, just ten months
and two days, after leaving the port Of Lis
bon, Nasco da Cana landed on the coast Of
Malabar at Calicut, or more properly Kale
Rhoda, City Of the Black Goddess Calicut
was at that period not only very ancient
seaport but an extensive territory. which,
stretching along the western coast OF southern
India, reached from Bombay and the adj
jacent islands to Cape Comorin. It was at an
early period so famous for its weaving and
dyeing of cotton cloth that it's name became
identified with the manufactured fabric,
whence the name calico. 1t is now generally
admitted that this ingenious art originated in
India in very remote ages, and from that
country found its way into Egypt It was
not until toward the middle Of the seven
teenth century that calico printing was intro
duced into Europe. Kansas City Times.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-30

The accident on the B. & o. R. r.
yesterday morning was due to the fact
that some detached cars of freight
train collided with the freight proper
at Mt, Airy. Several cars we're badly,
damaged, and passengers were delayed
seyeralhours in consequence.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-30

During the past week we have sold
over il, 900 envelopes, and hav contract
ed to furnish $1,000 for q Hagerstown
firm. Yet some say our wholesale
prices cannot compete with Others
We have arranged TO job stationery Of
every description to the trade.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-30
An Eminent Ocuiist.

Professor Arlt, the eminent oculist, Of
vielsua. died recently at the age OF 70, after
long illness The late professor enjoyed q
world wide reputation as skillful operator
in affections Of the eye. His operations for
cataract alone amounted to some 5000.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-30
John cHINAMAN GONE. Z.

Poor Johns vocation ends. zylonite
does it. Celebrated Zylonite Water
Proof Collars. only rs cts. Cuffs 80 cts
No Wasbee no more. Always looks
nice. Never wear out.
c.P. HERRING & CO., Sole Agts.
Cor Queen & Martin SITS.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-30

RUsHED.-During the past week we
have been rushed with jobwofk. The
rush has compelled.us to work our en-
tire force, six hands, both day and
night. Our foreman and job printer, Mr..
Geo. Edmonds, set up: four different
jobs, and took over 1900 Impressions.
last night, from O'Clock until, 1890
o'cock Low prices and good work
brings the trade. Call and examine
our goods and prices. Good workmen
and large facilities.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-30
OCaA NAe>Ss !
Mr.. Clayton E. orrison has returned

home.
Miss Nettie Slane, has returned home
from visit to Frederick.
A numder of country people were in
town to-day.
In the circuit Court yesterday, COM
promise was effected in the Small will
case.
Forepaugh's bill boards, near the B.
&. o. R. r. depot, we're blown down
last night.
The parties who we're injured by the
explosion of bomb. at Harper's Ferry,
are recovering slowly.
special session of county court was
held this morning for the purpose of
granting liquor license.
Services will commence at So'clock
in the various churches tomorrow even
ing, instead of 7 as heretofore.
Fifty-three laborers left the city.
this morning, over the c. v. R. R. for
work on new railroad, near Carlisle
Pa.
Rev. F. p Robertson, pastor of the
First Baptist Church, will preach to-
morrow morning to the children. Ser
vices in the evening at s o'eioek.
Last evening chimney, caught fire at
the residence of Mr.. John Heller, on
West King street. and caused quite a
stir for a while. Fortunately it wasex-
tinguished before any damage was
done.
! The Douglass Grove School, colored,
will close Thursday next. The school,
this year, was larger than it has ever
been since its existance, Il which speaks
well for the teacher, J. w. Corsey.
Tomorrow bids fair to be an interest.
ing day for the congregation of Trinity
Episcopal Church. tits the eighth an.
niversary of the present Rectorship
and we understand there will be some
review of the past eight years work in
the Parish.
At the close of the services tomorrow
morning, in the NJ. E. church South
an opportunity will be offered for the
reception of members. In the afternoon
Rev.rJ. r. Andrew, pastor, will preach
to the young men. A cordial invitation
to all.
Yesterday evening Officer Hollis ar
rested Will Gibson, chas. Newman and
los. Green, colored, for stealing cal
hides from the slaughter house o
Messrs, c. o. and G. D. Lambert. They
were placed in the county jailin default
of bail.
We have on hand stationery Of al
most every description. such as Visiting
and Business Cards, Chrome Cards O.
any size and style, Advertising Novel
ties, Letter and Bill Heads, Invitation
4 Cards. Envelopes of every size ant
color, Blank Books, Counter Books
Box Paper, Card Board Of any color
In fact we are handling almost every
thing.iu the Stationery line. We vii
give jobbers prices to the trade, a
cheap as they can be had from nranu
facturer. Call and examine goods.
|:
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-30

Bows don't wear anything but Happy
Hit Shirts, made of Dwight Anchor
Muslin. with pure Linen Bosoms. They
are worth dollar, but you get them
for so cents. ~ 80, 49,.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-30

We are aware Of the fact that "a
newspaper is not the proper channel
through which an editor should show
personal animosity towards those who
have no similar opportunity to defend
themselves. But, we think when peo-
pie can: not obtain respect On the streetss
that 1 newspapers should be used to
their better interests. One person de
.sires as much respect as another So
long as they behave themselves.
Take those idiers off the streets, and
allow ladies and gentlemen to pass
without having some filthy remark
passed on them, and we will assure our
friend that the public will appreciate
it. We care but little, as far as personal
animosity is concerned, but our firm
intention Is to bring these street
characters before the people, and work
for the interest of both people and city.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-30

"The wife of the editor Of this paper
has gone to her country home to spend
the summer, is sentence in one Of
onr State exchanges that will be refresh
ing to West Virginia journalists. II
was to US. We were under the impress
sion that editors, though not friendless,
were universally homeless, There may
be millions in journalism. Berkeley
Springs Meas.
Yes. Brother, there's just millions in
journalism. We once heard of an
editor that was found dead in a lonely
place with Ave cent piece in his hand.
The supposition was that he was on the
road to the other world with all his
earthly wealth. When you get either
friendless or homeless. come to Martins
burg, as we have just lots of pretty
girls, and some pa S will buy the grocer
les to get rid of them. An editor may
make enough to buy the caramels, but
he will remain homeless unless the
delinquent subscribers turn over new
leaf
Telegram-herald., 1887-08-01
AND COFFEE
FOR soULANeeaAND FERRY TO-DAY.
Great Interest Manifsstsd In the Duel
Which Is Expected To Take Place
ON the Swiss Froatior
zhis Morning.

LoSDoS, July 5l.-The encounter be-
tween jules Ferry end General Boulenger,
which IS expected 70 take place tomorrow
on the Swiss frontier, will be one of the
most important events in the history of
duellIng II the amount Of interest shown in
the affair beforehand is to be taken as an
indication of its gravity The matter is
almost the universal topic Of discussion
10 the clubs and cafes of this city, while in
Paris the excitement over il is
described Is unprecedented. English people
who generally sneer AT the tendency Of their
southern neighoors TO resort 10 the code on
bglt prCvOcatlon depart from this view in
discussing the present incident. They
sdmit that under the circumstances
BOulaDger would nave been pOltrOon had
ne failed 10 demand some satisfaction for
Ferry needless insults. and the relative
position OF the two men iaskes & duel tie
only mode OF settlement practicable.
krenchmen have always made Z one OF
their leading cefcnses Of the practice Of
duelliny tha, il tends TO prevent Hanton
mencacity and unfounded personal accusa-
tons among politicians by imposing upon
every one sense OF serious resp0nsl6 6lIty
for his uttersnces. Though many recent
encounters in the field nf honor have
lacked a motive which would vindicats this
reasoning, the present affair IS not open to
that criticism. The calling of NJ. Ferry to
account can hardly fail ~ check the vulgar
abuse which has been poured upon General
Bouisnger from all quarters, ap
parently for no better reason than
that he IS too brilliant and
aggressive 9 soldier and statesnans 10 suit
the crowd Of msdios rites who, since the
death OF Gambetta. have divided public At
teDtiOn among themselves without suffer
IN. too severely b. comparison with any
genuine star Of the hrst magnitude, and
VINO have cherished the hope OF that COM
fostaole state OF things continuing. IL is
possible that the duel may not come of
after all, but no doubt Is entertained toDighf
that it will be fought either tomorrow or
within a few days. Ferrys friends
are trying 10 bTigg aoOut
q settlement. The Generals friends
on the contrary. are Inclined 10 let
the meeting take place though they are
somew hat anxious n to the possible effect
upon their herOs prospects should the re-
suit De fatal TO Ferry They seem 10 in
dulge. no doubt, that General BoulaDger
will come out Of the ordeal uuscsthed. aud
with his reputation for cOolness. bravery
and skill enhanced, but they realize that
the taking of or 20 prominent public
servant as Ferry would be used a. an edect-
I've weapon against Boulanger among Ger
tain clubs Of French people. The duel will
undoubtedly oe with pistols, ss Ferry has
the ch0 ice OF weapons and is badly cut OF
practice with the sword.